
Nelson Holland: Hiker and Influencer | The Hiker Podcast
03/08/22 • 34 min
Welcome to The Hiker Podcast. This week I am excited to talk with Hiker and Influencer Nelson Holland.
Hey my name is Nelson Holland better known as Fatblackandgettinit. I was born in NY but moved to Colorado in 2014. Ever Since I saw the Rockies in person, I was enamored. At first I would drive around and take in the beautiful views but before long, I knew I had to get out and explore. One day I ran into a herd of elk hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and I turned into the 5 year old version of myself again. I was hooked. Since then, I have learned about some of the amazing physical and mental benefits of hiking. My social media goal is to share those benefits and amazing views with the world, especially the communities who rarely see nature in this way. I really want to do my part in making the outdoors inclusive and accessible for everyone. I did the Manitou Incline 3 times last year twice at over 300 lbs and a 14er at about 320lbs. I hope to become a mountaineer one day.
Nelson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatblackandgettinit/
Nelson's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatblackandgettinit
We'd like to thank our sponsors:
- CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or is this link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=014f2c2f-7334-473e-95aa-fd74821c174c&website_id=1d7833e9-53d7-4a11-beec-6bd6ff4b65c4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnocoutdoors.com%2F
- CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal .
- Sawyer Products: MORE THAN AN OUTDOOR COMPANY. Makers of water filters, insect repellent, and other items that keep you on the trail. Sawyer Products says yes as often as possible to millions who need our help and expertise – delivering water filters, saving lives. For more information go to https://www.sawyer.com
Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast: www.patreon.com/andynealplussizehiker
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This weeks opening song is “The Get Back” by Ruslan and Paul Russell which you can listen on our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=c12c1fa33cd94c64
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Email Andy [email protected]
Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast!
Welcome to The Hiker Podcast. This week I am excited to talk with Hiker and Influencer Nelson Holland.
Hey my name is Nelson Holland better known as Fatblackandgettinit. I was born in NY but moved to Colorado in 2014. Ever Since I saw the Rockies in person, I was enamored. At first I would drive around and take in the beautiful views but before long, I knew I had to get out and explore. One day I ran into a herd of elk hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and I turned into the 5 year old version of myself again. I was hooked. Since then, I have learned about some of the amazing physical and mental benefits of hiking. My social media goal is to share those benefits and amazing views with the world, especially the communities who rarely see nature in this way. I really want to do my part in making the outdoors inclusive and accessible for everyone. I did the Manitou Incline 3 times last year twice at over 300 lbs and a 14er at about 320lbs. I hope to become a mountaineer one day.
Nelson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatblackandgettinit/
Nelson's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatblackandgettinit
We'd like to thank our sponsors:
- CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or is this link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=014f2c2f-7334-473e-95aa-fd74821c174c&website_id=1d7833e9-53d7-4a11-beec-6bd6ff4b65c4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnocoutdoors.com%2F
- CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal .
- Sawyer Products: MORE THAN AN OUTDOOR COMPANY. Makers of water filters, insect repellent, and other items that keep you on the trail. Sawyer Products says yes as often as possible to millions who need our help and expertise – delivering water filters, saving lives. For more information go to https://www.sawyer.com
Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast: www.patreon.com/andynealplussizehiker
Music licensed by muscbed.com
This weeks opening song is “The Get Back” by Ruslan and Paul Russell which you can listen on our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=c12c1fa33cd94c64
Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes
Be sure to subscribe to Andy’s new YouTube Channel- ‘Andy Neal: Plus Size Hiker”- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQMSeBpY4zwyFBB5Z8U79Q
Email Andy [email protected]
Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast!
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Skye's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trouble.hikertrash
Be sure to subscribe to Andy’s new YouTube Channel- ‘Andy Neal: Plus Size Hiker”- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQMSeBpY4zwyFBB5Z8U79Q
We'd like to thank our sponsors:
- CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or is this link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=014f2c2f-7334-473e-95aa-fd74821c174c&website_id=1d7833e9-53d7-4a11-beec-6bd6ff4b65c4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnocoutdoors.com%2F
- CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal .
- Sawyer Products: MORE THAN AN OUTDOOR COMPANY. Makers of water filters, insect repellent, and other items that keep you on the trail. Sawyer Products says yes as often as possible to millions who need our help and expertise – delivering water filters, saving lives. For more information go to https://www.sawyer.com
Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast: www.patreon.com/andynealplussizehiker
Music licensed by muscbed.com
This weeks opening song is “Indigo” by Tony Anderson which you can listen on our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=c12c1fa33cd94c64
Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes
Email Andy [email protected]
Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast!
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Connect with her at www.kararichardsonwhitely.com and follow her on Instagram @kararichardsonwhitely or connect with her on LinkedIn
If you're interested in working with Kara, here is her one sheet!
We'd like to thank our sponsors:
- CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Use the link & be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. https://tinyurl.com/2p93ecrv
- CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use thelink to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal .
- Sawyer Products: MORE THAN AN OUTDOOR COMPANY. For more information go to https://www.sawyer.com
Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast: www.patreon.com/andynealplussizehiker
This weeks opening song is “Skjønnhet” by Judah Earl which you can listen on our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=c12c1fa33cd94c64
Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes
Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast!
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